Fortis has a deserved reputation for producing watches for professional use, particularly in space. They are probably most known for their Cosmonauts watch. After doing rigorous testing in 1994, the Star City Training Center, a Russian training facility located in Star City, Russia picked Fortis watches as part of their Official Cosmonauts equipment. Fortis still has this honor to this day.

But Fortis also makes other notable watches, combining their technical know how with artistic qualities. For example, they put out a limited edition Automatic Art Edition Mattern watch with the dial designed by German artist Michael Mattern. The Fortis 595.10.31 WI Men’s Edition Winner Automatic black dial watch is another member of art watches in the brand’s lineup.

The Fortis 595.10.31 WI Men’s Edition Winner Automatic watch has a simple design but sometimes these are the ones that are hardest to get right. Fortis composes the design in perfect balance. The eye is first drawn to the six sectors of bold colors circling the outer ring of the dial in hues of orange, red, purple, blue, green and yellow, which provide the framing for the black center with a white minutes track. A date aperture with black numbers on a white background tucks in at 3 o’clock. Illuminated white sword hands along with an orange seconds hand matching the orange sector keeps track of the time.

In a 40 mm stainless steel case, the Fortis 595.10.31 WI sits comfortably on both large and small wrists. A black calfskin strap with overstitching secures it in place. Inside ticks a Swiss made automatic movement, a convenient feature so the watch doesn’t have to be wound if it’s consistently worn every other day.

Though the Fortis Cosmonauts watch usually takes the spotlight, the brand also crafts interesting pieces that use the dial as a functional and creative canvas. For a watch that can stand up to tough conditions and also paint a picture, the Fortis 595.10.31 WI Men’s Edition Winner Automatic watch is definitely a great choice to consider. You can purchase a Fortis watch from an authorized Fortis dealer.

A Breathtaking New Interpretation of “Cool”

Fortis has a long tradition of collaboration with well-known artists to create special, limited edition “art watches” that are based on proven Fortis mechanisms. Already, well known artists such as Michael Mattern, Andora and Rolf Sachs have created memorable designs that capture the imagination.

Now, the well known German architect and industrialist Rolf Sachs has created the Frisson, a spectacular new “art watch” for Fortis that surpasses the innovative and humorous “IQ” Watch, which he introduced with Fortis in 2008.

Frisson Means Chill or Shiver in French

The new Frisson, which literally means chill or shiver in French, is intriguing and completely different than anything you’ve seen before. According to Sachs, he was tired of the sterile quality of many modern watches and used hand-lettered numerals on the dial to soften and humanize the look.

The watch has a special finish on the mineral glass crystal that resembles an iced vodka glass just out of the freezer. Sachs wants to encourage the wearer to physically interact with the watch by wiping a wet finger over the dial or breathing on it to get a clearer view through the frosted glass.

This breathtaking design literally changes in appearance every time you touch it. The moisture of your breath brings clarity to the dial for just a moment, before it returns to being semi hidden by a veil of icy frost.

A brilliant choice of materials enhances the “cool” appearance of this distinctive and unusual timepiece. Each Frisson 25 jewel automatic Swiss movement is encased in brushed stainless steel and fitted with a transparent silicon strap with folding clasp. The watch features cool aqua colored luminous coated hands that glow softly through the frosted glass.

Limited to 999 Pieces

Only 999 pieces of this uniquely individual art watch will ever be produced, so if you’re interested in acquiring a Frisson art watch for yourself, you’ll want to act quickly. This is your chance to enjoy the legendary Fortis quality and reliability that has made the brand a favorite with pilots and astronauts around the world, while wearing something that is as unique as you are. Fortis will soon be celebrating its 100th anniversary, so join in the celebration by reserving your Frisson at an title=”Where to Buy Fortis Watches” target=”_blank”>authorized Fortis dealer today.

Dial/Hands – Dial white, Arabic numerals, indices and drawn FORTIS logo in graphit look hour and minute hand with superluminova blue and blue afterglow in the darkness, second hand silver-colored with second stop Date indication with red circle at 3, Rolf Sachs Logo in graphit on the lower part of the dial

The legendary Ace Café eatery opened in 1938 to accommodate traffic on London’s new North Circular Road and immediately begin to attract motorcyclists and young people looking for excitement.

The Ace Café London Rocks On

The café was rebuilt in 1949, after being destroyed during a World War II air raid. During the post-war era, the British motorcycle industry was at its peak and the café became more popular than ever. It became home to the Rocker Movement during the 60’s, and to this day, the Ace Café remains a popular destination for motorcyclists from all over the world to share stories of speed, performance and Rock and Roll.

The Ace Café Watch Ticks On

Like it’s famous namesake, the Meccaniche Veloci Ace Café is quickly becoming an icon in the world of watches. It’s hard to mistake this distinctive watch for anything else with it’s tough looking black finished titanium case and partially exposed ETA 2824-2 mechanical movement. The watch features an anti-reflective sapphire crystal and is fitted with a hand stitched calf leather strap.

One of the most distinctive features of this watch it its fully exposed and very functional date wheel. Anyone who appreciates engines and speed will immediately feel a kinship with this distinctive watch.

Like all Meccaniche Veloci watches, the Ace Café is available in a wide variety of dial options to suit your own personal taste. There is also a special 24-hour GMT edition of this watch available in homage to the Ace Café’s continuous 24-hour operation during its early years.

The Ace Café was designed with a special man in mind. If you find yourself drawn to the music and motors of the 60’s, you might be that man. Make a statement and start wearing an icon on your wrist. To acquire one of these amazing watches for yourself, contact your Meccaniche Veloci dealer immediately and reserve your Ace Café today.

Fortis, creators of innovative and technologically advanced Swiss timepieces since 1912, has commissioned eccentric POP artist Andora, to utilize his idiosyncratic creativity to imbue the expansion of their wildly successful Art Edition Series with uncommon character.

The Andora Emotions timepiece captures the attention of both watch enthusiasts and art lovers alike. This limited edition collectors watch exudes the hallmark qualities of both the artist who designed it and the watchmakers who infused it with their technological mastery.

Incorporating elements of space exploration within their timepieces when possible, Fortis employs space age titanium in the construction of the impressive 42 mm case and bracelet, while contrasting soft black rubber accentuates the pushers and crown. The Andora Emotions is a day/date chronograph, powered by the impressive Valjoux 7750 with 25 jewels and 28,800 vibrations per minute. Its dial, bezel and bracelet clearly set it apart from other chronograph watches in the marketplace.

Andoras’ art, somewhat reminiscent of the Warhol era, boldly presents itself on the dial, bezel and bracelet. The dial’s dual sub chrono counters, are set against unique multi-eyed characters serving as their base, as well as a blue earth at 9. The multi-colored uni directional bezel beckons its wearer with a call to focus on the more positive emotions in life through words such as love, live, sing, and dance, as well as others. The unique artwork carries over to the bracelet in the form of hands displaying faces in their palms and the watch caseback conveys another inspirational message, reminding its wearer to “live your time and determine the content.”

In addition to being a work of art, the Fortis Andora Emotions chronograph watch features a sapphire crystal with dual sided anti-reflective coating, screw-down caseback, fold over deploying clasp and water resistance to 200 meters.

The Andora Emotions is limited to just 100 pieces worldwide. Gevril Group, the US agent for Fortis, has a small quantity of Andora Emotions limited edition watches available on a first come, first serve basis.